How to Grow and Care for Yellow rocket

Yellow rocket, also known as Bittercress, Rocket Cress, Herb Barbara, English Watercress, Garden Yellowrocket, American Yellowrocket

Yellow rocket is characterized by a relatively undemanding care regimen, suitable for gardeners of varying experiences. Yellow rocket is resilient to cold temperatures and can usually tolerate a range of soil types, handling periods of neglect without serious consequences. Special care points include ensuring adequate moisture during dry spells and the occasional need for controlling its spread, as yellow rocket can exhibit invasive tendencies if left unchecked.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Humans

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Planting and Growing Yellow rocket

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Biennial, Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Summer, Early fall
Hardiness Zones	3-10
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Yellow rocket is characterized by a basal rosette of dark green leaves in its initial yearly growth phase and subsequent tall flowering stalks, which can reach up to 2 feet (60 cm) high. These stalks are adorned with clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers, each having four petals typical of the mustard family. Blooming from mid-spring to early summer, yellow rocket has a flowering duration of about a month, wherein the blossoms exude a subtle fragrance. The plant thrives in moist environments, often gracing stream banks, roadsides, and hedges with its vivid floral display.

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